Julie Andrews' Charming Version on Jane Austen: Top Audio Shows Weekly
This Week's Choice
Pride & Prejudice
Who could be more perfect to recount Austen's most beloved novel than the esteemed Julie Andrews? It may lack Colin Firth in a wet shirt, the screen legend acts as a charming and faithful voice of the original romantic comedy about Elizabeth Bennet along with Mr Darcy. The series, split across 25 episodes, not simply honors the 250-year mark since Austen was born – it’s Andrews’s ninetieth birthday as well!
Widely available, weekly releases
Grand Designs Deconstructed
Such is the strain when creating a personal large residence, Grand Designs is one of the few property series where divorce occurs regularly rather than a bug. The host collaborates with the presenter for this pleasant companion series for superfans – and reveals that he came on the verge of opening up his personal funds for financially strained contributors.
Available via Spotify, episodes weekly
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
On Sundays, Woman’s Hour host Nuala McGovern a focused segment covering a specific issue using recognized experts and professionals. She kicks off by discussing friendship – methods to find time for relationships and maintain contact – by interviewing author Dolly Alderton, Claire Cohen, Dr Samuel and Dr Franco. It's discussion-based, helpful and, most importantly, reassuring.
BBC Sounds, episodes weekly
Music, Money & Mayhem
Including Pink Floyd up to Blur, EMI hosted a flood of major UK artists. This audio series led by Chris Atkins will surely satisfy audio fans and industry professionals, as it ably charts the company's downfall by means of conversations with the likes of Tennant and contentious past leader Guy Hands.
Available broadly, weekly releases
Coining It
Presented by Lewis Goodall, this fresh show appears to be it could be a typical digital currency tale. Gladly, this account of a man who found a cryptocurrency error offering limitless funds and propelled him from Blackpool to the Middle East emerges as an engaging and thoroughly enjoyable caper – if clearly a cautionary one.
Widely available, weekly releases
